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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1964

Page

17

Hoovler Highlighted Among Top Linebackers In Preseason Scouting

Ohio State recruit Skip Hoovler of Pataskala emerges as a leading linebacker candidate in national preseason magazines Look and Sport. He faces Dick Butkus of Illinois for top honors while Ohio State, Michigan, and Illinois draw predicted order in the Big Ten.

Ohio Donald Hoovler el Paso Tex West Texas State Hoovier Dick Butkus Illinois Skip Look and Sport Michigan Ohio State Illini Wolverines Buckeyes

Seven To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Seven new members will be inducted into the National Professional Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio. Inductees include Jim Conzelman Mike Michaelske Art Rooney Clark Hinkle Roy Lyman Ed Healey and George Trafton. A weekend of events culminates with a public exhibition game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Colts.

Canton Ohio National Professional Football Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Colts Jim Conzelman Mike Michaelske Art Rooney Clark Hinkle Roy Lyman Ed Healey George Trafton United Football League Canton Bulldogs NFL Fawcett Stadium

Ayres Wins 39th Hambletonian At Du Quoin

Ayres the Star's Pride colt wins the 39th Hambletonian in two heats at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds setting track and Hambletonian records. Owner Mrs. Charlotte N Sheppard, driver John Simpson, and trainer note the horse's speed as he defeats Big John with times of 1 56 4 5 and 1 58 1 5 in heat two. Ayres earns 56 487 first prize and raises 1964 earnings to 155 336 before Lexing ton final on Oct 9.

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Indians Rally To Threaten Fourth In AL Standings

The Cleveland Indians, after five weeks in eighth, climbed to the .500 mark with 11 wins in 12 games. A 9-0 shutout of Washington featured Lee Stange two-hitting for his third straight win in the streak. Alvis hit his 14th homer, with Chance and Wagner also going deep as Cleveland nears Detroit for fourth place.

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Stewart Triumphs in Summer Baseball League Unbeaten

Stewart secured the title with a 19-10 victory over Albany last Sunday to finish the season undefeated. The all star game will be hosted at Stewart this Sunday. Past champions include Tup Pers Plains Cutler Chauncey Glouster Darwin and Stewart. The Olympic trials finale by Harry Houska aired on Channel 13 at 6 30 p.m. Friday. Plains Athletic Association meets at the school tonight at 8 p.m.

Stewart Albany Tuppers Plains Cutler Chauncey Glouster Darwin Harry Houska Channel 13 Plains Athletic Association

Reds Edge Cubs 1-0 in 12 innings to stay pace

Cincinnati outlasted Chicago 1-0 after 12 innings as Jimmy O'Toole earned his 14th win against six losses and Don Elston took the defeat. The Reds still trailed Philadelphia by 5 percent in the NL pennant race.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Phils Jimmy O’toole Don Elston Bob Buhl Cubs

Baseball recap highlights Reds win on late single

In a tense game Keough delivered a game winning single in the ninth after Sisler praised his all around skill. Reds remain strong with 12th win in 15 starts as Phils also hold steady with 9 wins in 15 amid tight defense and powerful hitting. Cubs main matchup tonight features Ellsworth against Tsitouris.

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Athens High Bulldogs roll to 36 0 scrimmage win over Crooksville

Athens High School defeated Crooksville 36 to 0 in a Wednesday scrimmage. Starters Todd Snyder and Dick Adams combined for 22 points, with Snyder scoring twice and Adams adding a 30 yard TD. Handley connected on a 37 yard pass to Tom Dalton for the final score as crowd watched. Crooksville was missing Steve Worthington, and Athens dominating on offense and defense, including a 41 yard pass to Adams and a 35 yard Snyder run.

Athens High Crooksville Bulldogs Todd Snyder Dick Adams Coleaders Snyder Adams Ron Handley Athens John Crewson Tom Dalton Jim Bowser Steve Worthington Don Eskey Handley

Palmer Leads Money Winners In PGA After 22 Tours

Arnold Palmer has placed second in recent PGA events and tops the money list with $110,743 after 22 tourneys. Jack Nicklaus follows with $101,917, while Tony Lem a stands third with $7,555 in earnings.

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Musial's Condition Improves After Collapse

Stan Musial remains in Jewish Hospital after collapsing at Busch Stadium during the Cardinals game with Milwaukee. Dr. I C Middleman says his condition is satisfactory under observation and expects discharge in a few days after tests to determine the ailment. The physician cites an enteritis virus triggered by emotional and physical exhaustion.

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